The Abacus: Its History and Applications (HiMAP)

Critical mathematics concepts such as using word names, standard notation, and place value are brought to life when students actually build a working abacus. HiMAP Module 17.

HiMAP library now available on CD-ROM product no. 7593

Table of Contents:

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE ABACUS

SECTION 2 DECLINE OF THE ABACUS

SECTION 3 IMPACT OF THE SOROBAN

SECTION 4 TRAINING AND EDUCATION

SECTION 5 OUTSTANDING ABACUS EVENT

SECTION 6 APPLICATIONS ON THE SOROBAN

SECTION 7 ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION

SECTION 8 MAKING A JAPANESE SOROBAN

SECTION 9 REFERENCES